Overview for RITES Limited Apprentices Recruitment
RITES Limited, a Government of India Enterprise, has released the detailed notification for the engagement of 252 Apprentice positions across Graduate Engineering, Graduate Non-Engineering, Diploma, and ITI trades.
The apprenticeship will be for one year, and selection will be based purely on merit, calculated from the marks scored in the essential qualifying examination.Candidates must apply through the NATS/NAPS portal depending on their qualification, and then upload their documents through the RITES Application Form before the last date.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 17.11.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05.12.2025 |
Vacancy
ITES has released a total of 252 vacancies. The full trade-wise and category-wise distribution is given below for clarity.
Graduate Engineering Apprentices
| Discipline | Total |
|---|---|
| Civil | 28 |
| Architecture | 2 |
| Electrical | 37 |
| Signal & Telecom | 4 |
| Mechanical | 31 |
| Chemical/Metallurgical | 8 |
| Subtotal | 110 |
Graduate Non-Engineering Apprentices
| Discipline | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 20 |
| HR | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 16 |
| Subtotal | 5 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 18 | 36 |
Diploma Apprentices
| Discipline | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | 1 | – | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11 |
| Electrical | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 20 |
| Mechanical | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| Chemical/Metallurgical | – | – | – | – | 3 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 28 | 49 |
ITI Trade Apprentices
| Trade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | – | – | 1 | – | 4 | 5 | – |
| Mechanical | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 23 | – |
| Electrical | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 28 | 1 |
| Other Trades* | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – |
| Subtotal | 7 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 28 | 57 | 1 |
Grand Total
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Trades Combined | 32 | 13 | 60 | 17 | 126 | 252 | 4 |
Educational Qualification Details
The essential qualification should be from a recognized Institution/University approved by UGC/AICTE (for Graduate/Diploma) or NCVT/SCVT (for ITI).
Graduate Engineering
A full-time Engineering Degree in the relevant discipline.
Graduate Non-Engineering
A full-time degree such as BA, BBA, B.Com, B.Sc, or BCA depending on the discipline.
Diploma Apprentices
A full-time Diploma in the relevant engineering trade.
ITI Apprentices
A full-time ITI qualification in the respective trade.).
Candidates must have the minimum qualifying marks:
- 60% for General/EWS
- 50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD
Stipend
| Apprenticeship Category | Stipend (per month) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹14,000 | Includes DBT of ₹4,500 |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹12,000 | Includes DBT of ₹4,000 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | ₹10,000 | Full-time ITI pass |
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years old as on 17 November 2025.
Selection Process
The selection process is straightforward and transparent.
- Shortlisting
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks scored in the essential qualification.
If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate will be placed higher. - Merit List Preparation
After verifying documents submitted through the RITES Application Form, the merit list will be prepared. - Offer of Apprenticeship
Shortlisted candidates will receive an email from apprenticeship@rites.com
The merit list will also be uploaded on the RITES website. - Document Verification at Joining
Original documents must be produced only at the time of joining.
No hard copies need to be submitted earlier. - Subsequent Merit Lists
Vacancies remaining after the first round may be filled through later merit lists
Important Documents
The following documents must be scanned and uploaded as a single PDF:
- Final qualification certificates and mark sheets
- CGPA conversion formula (if applicable)
- Proof of date of birth
- Identity proof (Aadhaar, DL, Voter ID etc.)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) in the prescribed format
- Latest OBC and EWS certificates, if applicable
- Any other document specifically required for eligibility
How to Apply
The application process has two mandatory steps:
Step 1: Register on NATS/NAPS Portal
- Engineering, Degree, and Diploma candidates:
Register on the NATS portal: https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php - ITI candidates:
Register on the NAPS portal: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
After registration, log in and apply for the apprenticeship openings under “RITES Limited.”
Step 2: Submit Documents Through RITES Application Form
After applying on the portal, candidates must upload scanned documents through RITES’ form at:
https://apprentice.rites.com:444/ApprenticeForm
Documents must be uploaded as one single PDF, maximum size 10 MB, only once
Important Links
| Apply Online Start Date | 17.11.2025 | |||||
| Apply Online Close Date | 05.12.2025 | |||||
| DOWNLOAD NOTIFICATION | Click Here | |||||
| Official Website | Click Here | |||||
| Apply Online | Click Here | |||||
FAQ
Is there any written test?
No. Selection is based only on marks in the qualifying examination
Will apprenticeship guarantee a job in RITES?
No. RITES has no obligation to provide employment after the apprenticeship period
How long is the RITES Apprenticeship?
The duration is one year.
